Graham Dunkley, Director of Blue Mountain Coffee Ventures, wants a government-led coffee production incentive programme to boost output from the current 240,000 boxes to the 500,000 boxes produced back in 2004.
Mr Dunkley explained that increasing production would reduce the cost of producing each box due to economies of scale—resulting in better prices for farmers and higher margins for processors and exporters.
But he stressed that the plan must also include lowering input costs for farmers, which would improve farm practices and product quality.
He added that investment in road infrastructure is critical to reduce transportation costs and improve access to farms.
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